Continuously Variable Transmission. City . ... Manual Transmission. NA. ... for the
2005 model year are hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). ... Civic Hybrid (LB) . .....
HONDA. FCX. 80 kW DC*. 9.2 Farad Ultra Capacitor. Hydrogen. 62/51. 190.
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Potential buyers should also be aware that the federal government is currently offering tax incentives for HEVs and other alternative fuel vehicles. Some states also offer incentives.
Battery Size / Type
Annual Fuel Cost
Trans Type / Speeds
TWO SEATERS
MPG City / Hwy
Additional information on HEVs, including tax incentives, can be found at www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybrid_sbs.shtml. Annual fuel cost is estimated assuming 15,000 miles of travel each year (55% city and 45% highway) and a gasoline fuel cost of $1.80 per gallon (regular unleaded).
Battery Size / Type
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City / Hwy
Eng Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
HEVs are primarily propelled by an internal combustion engine, just like conventional vehicles. However, they also convert energy normally wasted during coasting and braking into electricity, which is stored in a battery until needed by the electric motor. The electric motor is used to assist the engine when accelerat-
ing or hill climbing and in low-speed driving conditions where internal combustion engines are least efficient. Unlike allelectric vehicles, HEVs now being offered do not need to be plugged into an external source of electricity to be recharged; conventional gasoline and regenerative braking provide all the energy the vehicle needs.
Eng Size / Cylinders
It’s no accident the most fuel-efficient vehicles in some classes for the 2005 model year are hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). Hybrids can be configured in many different ways to achieve a variety of different objectives. They combine the best features of the internal combustion engine with an electric motor and can significantly improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance or driving range. HEVs may also be configured to provide electrical power to auxiliary loads such as power tools.
STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD
HONDA
CHEVROLET
Insight ................................. AV........ 1.0/3 ..57/56 ....... $483 ... 144 V, Ni-MH ............................................ M5 ....... 1.0/3 ..61/66 ....... $429 ... 144 V, Ni-MH
K15 Silverado Hybrid 4WD . A4 ........ 5.3/8 .. 17/19 .... $1,501 ... Lead Acid
GMC
COMPACT CARS
K15 Sierra Hybrid 4WD ...... A4 ........ 5.3/8 .. 17/19 .... $1,501 ... Lead Acid
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2WD
HONDA Civic Civic Civic Civic
Hybrid (LB) ................ AV........ 1.3/4 ..48/47 ....... $562 ... 144 V, Ni-MH Hybrid ........................ AV ....... 1.3/4 ..47/48 ....... $575 ... 144 V, Ni-MH Hybrid (LB) ................ M5 ....... 1.3/4 ..46/51 ....... $562 ... 144 V, Ni-MH Hybrid ........................ M5 ....... 1.3/4 ..45/51 ....... $575 ... 144 V, Ni-MH
FORD Escape HEV 2WD .............. AV ....... 2.3/4 .. 36/31 ....... $818 ... 330 V, Ni-MH
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 4WD
MIDSIZE CARS FORD
HONDA Accord Hybrid ..................... A5 ........ 3.0/6 ..29/37 ....... $842 ...
Escape HEV 4WD .............. AV ....... 2.3/4 .. 33/29 ....... $872 ... 330 V, Ni-MH
TOYOTA Prius .................................... AV ....... 1.5/4 ..60/51 ....... $491 ... 202 V, Ni-MH
STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD CHEVROLET C15 Silverado Hybrid 2WD A4 ........ 5.3/8 ..18/21 .... $1,420 ... Lead Acid
GMC C15 Sierra Hybrid 2WD ...... A4 ........ 5.3/8 ..18/21 .... $1,420 ... Lead Acid
ABBREVIATIONS: A .............. Automatic Transmission A-S .......... Automatic Transmission-Select Shift AV ........... Continuously Variable Transmission City ......... MPG on City Test Procedure CNG ........ Compressed Natural Gas
Conv ....... Convertible E85 .......... 85% Ethanol/15% Gasoline Eng Size .. Engine Volume in Liters FFV ......... Flexible Fuel Vehicle Hwy ......... MPG on Highway Test Procedure LB ............ Lean Burn Fuel System
M ............. NA ........... Ni-MH ...... T .............. Trans ....... V ..............
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ETHANOL FLEXIBLE-FUEL VEHICLES This section contains the driving range and fuel economy values for ethanol flexible-fuel passenger cars and light trucks. Ethanol flexible-fuel vehicles are designed to operate on gasoline, E85 (a mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), or any mixture of the two fuels. Annual fuel cost is estimated assuming 15,000 miles of travel each year (55% city and 45% highway) and an average fuel cost of $1.65 per gallon of E85, $1.80 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, and $1.95 per gallon of premium unleaded gasoline.
COMPACT CARS
Range (miles)
Fuel
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City / Hwy
Eng Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
Range (miles)
Fuel
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City / Hwy
Eng Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
The driving range and fuel economy values are shown for both gasoline and E85. When operating your FFV on mixtures of gasoline and E85, such as when alternating between using these fuels, your driving range and fuel economy values will be somewhere between those listed for the two fuels, depending on the actual percentage of gasoline and E85 in the tank.
FORD Explorer 2WD FFV .............. A-5 ...... 4.0/6 .. 11/15 .... $1,903 ... E85 .......... 290 15/20 .... $1,588 ... Gas .......... 380
CHRYSLER Sebring Conv ...................... A-4 ...... 2.7/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 270 21/28 .... $1,174 ... Gas .......... 390 Sebring Conv (2-Mode) ....... A-4 ...... 2.7/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 270 21/28 .... $1,174 ... Gas .......... 390
MERCEDES-BENZ C240 FFV ........................... A-5 ...... 2.6/6 .. 14/19 .... $1,547 ... E85 .......... 310 20/25 .... $1,331 ... P .............. 420 C320 FFV ........................... A-5 ...... 3.2/6 .. 14/19 .... $1,547 ... E85 .......... 310 20/26 .... $1,331 ... P .............. 430 C320 Sports Coupe FFV .... A-5 ...... 3.2/6 .. 14/18 .... $1,651 ... E85 .......... 300 19/24 .... $1,392 ... P .............. 400
MIDSIZE CARS
GMC C1500 Yukon 2WD ............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/15 .... $1,903 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 15/19 .... $1,588 ... Gas .......... 410/690* C1500 Yukon XL 2WD ........ A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 14/19 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/690*
MERCURY Mountaineer 2WD ................ A-5 ...... 4.0/6 .. 11/15 .... $1,903 ... E85 .......... 290 15/20 .... $1,588 ... Gas .......... 380
MINIVANS 2WD CHRYSLER Town & Country 2WD ......... A-4 ...... 3.3/6 .. 13/17 .... $1,651 ... E85 .......... 300 18/25 .... $1,285 ... Gas .......... 420
CHRYSLER Sebring 4-dr ......................... A-4 ...... 2.7/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 270 21/28 .... $1,174 ... Gas .......... 390 Sebring 4-dr (2-Mode) .......... A-4 ...... 2.7/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 270 21/28 .... $1,174 ... Gas .......... 390
DODGE Caravan .............................. A-4 ...... 3.3/6 .. 13/17 .... $1,651 ... E85 .......... 300 18/25 .... $1,285 ... Gas .......... 420
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 4WD
DODGE Stratus 4-dr ......................... A-4 ...... 2.7/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 270 21/28 .... $1,174 ... Gas .......... 390 Stratus 4-dr (2-Mode) .......... A-4 ...... 2.7/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 270 21/28 .... $1,174 ... Gas .......... 390
CHEVROLET
FORD
K1500 Avalanche 4WD ....... A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Suburban 4WD ......... A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Suburban AWD ........ A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Tahoe 4WD .............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Tahoe AWD .............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620*
Taurus .................................. A-4 ...... 3.0/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 310 19/27 .... $1,228 ... Gas .......... 390
FORD
MERCURY Sable ................................... A-4 ...... 3.0/6 .. 15/20 .... $1,455 ... E85 .......... 310 19/27 .... $1,228 ... Gas .......... 390
LARGE CARS
MIDSIZE STATION WAGONS
Explorer 4WD FFV .............. A-5 ...... 4.0/6 .. 11/15 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 290 14/20 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 380
FORD
GMC
Taurus Wagon ..................... A-4 ...... 3.0/6 .. 14/19 .... $1,547 ... E85 .......... 290 19/26 .... $1,285 ... Gas .......... 380
K1500 Yukon 4WD ............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Yukon AWD ............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Yukon XL 4WD ........ A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620* K1500 Yukon XL AWD ........ A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 14/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620*
MERCURY Sable Wagon ....................... A-4 ...... 3.0/6 .. 14/19 .... $1,547 ... E85 .......... 290 19/26 .... $1,285 ... Gas .......... 380
SMALL STATION WAGONS MERCEDES-BENZ C240 Wagon FFV ............... A-5 ...... 2.6/6 .. 14/19 .... $1,547 ... E85 .......... 310 20/25 .... $1,331 ... P .............. 420
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2WD
MERCURY Mountaineer 4WD FFV ....... A-5 ...... 4.0/6 .. 10/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 270 14/19 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 360
STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET
C1500 Avalanche 2WD ...... A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 14/19 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/690* C1500 Suburban 2WD ........ A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/15 .... $1,903 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 15/19 .... $1,588 ... Gas .......... 410/690* C1500 Tahoe 2WD .............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/15 .... $1,903 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 15/19 .... $1,588 ... Gas .......... 410/690*
DODGE
C1500 Silverado 2WD ........ A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 12/16 .... $1,767 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 16/20 .... $1,501 ... Gas .......... 410/690*
Ram 1500 2WD .................. A-5 ...... 4.7/8 .. 9/11 ...... $2,475 ... E85 .......... 260 12/15 .... $2,076 ... Gas .......... 340
FORD
Range (miles)
Fuel
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City / Hwy
Eng Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
Range (miles)
Fuel
Annual Fuel Cost
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Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV ...... A-5 ...... 4.0/6 ..11/15 .... $1,903 ... E85 .......... 290
15/20 .... $1,588 ... Gas .......... 380
Ram 1500 4WD .................. A-5 ...... 4.7/8 .. 9/11 ...... $2,475 ... E85 .......... 260 12/15 .... $2,076 ... Gas .......... 340
GMC
FORD
C1500 Sierra 2WD .............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 ..12/16 .... $1,767 ... E85 .......... 310/540* 16/20 .... $1,501 ... Gas .......... 410/690*
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV ...... A-5 ...... 4.0/6 .. 11/15 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 290
NISSAN
GMC
Titan 2WD ........................... A-5 ...... 5.6/8 ..10/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/330 A-5 5.6/8 14/19 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 420/450
K1500 Sierra 4WD .............. A-4 ...... 5.3/8 .. 11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 15/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620*
STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD CHEVROLET K1500 Silverado 4WD ......... A-4 ...... 5.3/8 ..11/14 .... $2,062 ... E85 .......... 310/460* 15/18 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 410/620*
14/20 .... $1,688 ... Gas .......... 380
NISSAN Titan 4WD ........................... A-5 ...... 5.6/8 .. 10/13 .... $2,250 ... E85 .......... 310/330* A-5 5.6/8 14/18 .... $1,801 ... Gas .......... 420/450*
* Vehicle is available with various tank sizes. Driving ranges are shown for the smallest and largest available fuel tanks.
DIESEL VEHICLES
SUBCOMPACT CARS
VOLKSWAGEN Passat ................................................ A-S5 .... 2.0/4 .... 27/38 ........ $751 ... T
SMALL STATION WAGONS
VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle ......................................... M-5 ...... 1.9/4 .... 38/46 ........ $567 ... T ........................................................... A-S6 .... 1.9/4 .... 35/42 ........ $611 ... T
COMPACT CARS
VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Wagon ....................................... M-5 ...... 1.9/4 .... 36/43 ........ $595 ... T ........................................................... A-S5 .... 1.9/4 .... 32/43 ........ $646 ... T
MIDSIZE STATION WAGONS
VOLKSWAGEN Golf .................................................... M-5 ...... 1.9/4 .... 38/46 ........................................................... A-S5 .... 1.9/4 .... 32/43 Jetta ................................................... M-5 ...... 1.9/4 .... 38/46 ........................................................... A-S5 .... 1.9/4 .... 32/43 ........................................................... A-S6 .... 1.9/4 .... 35/42
........ $567 ... T ........ $646 ... T ........ $567 ... T ........ $646 ... T ........ $611 ... T
MIDSIZE CARS
VOLKSWAGEN Passat Wagon .................................... A-S5 .... 2.0/4 .... 27/38 ........ $751 ... T
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 4WD JEEP Liberty ................................................ A-4 ...... 2.8/4 .... NA .............. NA... T Liberty/Cherokee 4WD ...................... A-5 ...... 2.8/4 .... 21/26 ..... $1,011
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CDI ........................................... A-5 ...... 3.2/6 .... 27/37 ........ $774 ... T
ABBREVIATIONS: A .............. Automatic Transmission A-S .......... Automatic Transmission-Select Shift AV ........... Continuously Variable Transmission City ......... MPG on City Test Procedure CNG ........ Compressed Natural Gas
Conv ....... Convertible E85 .......... 85% Ethanol/15% Gasoline Eng Size .. Engine Volume in Liters FFV ......... Flexible Fuel Vehicle Hwy ......... MPG on Highway Test Procedure LB ............ Lean Burn Fuel System
M ............. NA ........... Ni-MH ...... T .............. Trans ....... V ..............
Manual Transmission Not Available at Press Time Nickel-metal hydride Turbocharger Transmission Volts
Notes / Abbreviations
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City / Hwy
Eng Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
Notes / Abbreviations
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City / Hwy
Eng Size Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
This section contains fuel economy values for diesel-fueled vehicles. Diesel fuel contains approximately 10% more energy per gallon than gasoline. In addition, diesel engines have higher compression ratios, run “lean,” and are unthrottled, giving them a substantial fuel economy advantage over gasoline engines. Annual fuel cost is estimated assuming 15,000 miles of travel each year (55% city and 45% highway) and a diesel fuel cost of $1.55 per gallon.
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES
COMPACT CARS
Range
Fuel
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City/Hwy
Engine Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
Range
Fuel
Annual Fuel Cost
MPG City/Hwy
Engine Size / Cylinders
Trans Type / Speeds
This section supplies the driving range and fuel economy values for vehicles that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). CNG fuel is normally dispensed in “equivalent gallons,” where one equivalent gallon is equal to 121.5 cubic feet of CNG. Therefore, the fuel economy values are shown in miles per gallon-equivalent. Annual fuel cost estimates are based on an average fuel price of $1.05 per gasoline equivalent gallon of CNG. The driving range is shown in miles and represents the distance the vehicle can travel on a full tank (or tanks) of fuel during combined city and highway driving (55% city and 45% highway).
GMC C2500 HD Sierra 2WD ....... A-4 ...... 6.0/8 .. 9/12...... $1,575 ... CNG ........ 180
STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD
HONDA Civic.................................... A V ...... 1.7/4 .. 30/34 ....... $491 ... CNG ........ 200
STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
CHEVROLET K2500 HD Silverado 4WD .. A-4 ...... 6.0/8 .. 9/12...... $1,575 ... CNG ........ 180
CHEVROLET C2500 HD Silverado 2WD .. A-4 ...... 6.0/8 .. 9/12 ...... $1,575 ... CNG ........ 180
ABBREVIATIONS: A .............. Automatic Transmission A-S .......... Automatic Transmission-Select Shift AV ........... Continuously Variable Transmission City ......... MPG on City Test Procedure CNG ........ Compressed Natural Gas
GMC K2500 HD Sierra 4WD ........ A-4 ...... 6.0/8 .. 9/12...... $1,575 ... CNG ........ 180
Conv ....... Convertible E85 .......... 85% Ethanol/15% Gasoline Eng Size .. Engine Volume in Liters FFV ......... Flexible Fuel Vehicle Hwy ......... MPG on Highway Test Procedure LB ............ Lean Burn Fuel System
M ............. NA ........... Ni-MH ...... T .............. Trans ....... V ..............
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FUEL CELL VEHICLES Advanced Transportation Technology
The Challenges Ahead
Although fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are not expected to reach the mass market for at least a decade, a limited number will be available for sale or lease in 2004-2005 to demonstration fleets in parts of the country with a readily accessible hydrogen supply.
Much work remains before FCVs can be mass-marketed and sold at local dealerships. Significant research and development is required to reduce costs and improve performance in areas such as driving range, cold-weather operation, and durability. A new refueling infrastructure may also be required to make hydrogen fuel widely available to consumers.
FCVs represent a radical departure from conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines. They use emerging technology with the potential to reduce harmful emissions substantially, as well as energy use and our dependence on foreign oil. FCVs are propelled by electric motors powered by fuel cells, which produce electricity from the chemical energy of hydrogen. They are more efficient than conventional vehicles, and the only by-product of a hydrogen fuel cell is water. FCVs may also incorporate other advanced automotive technologies to increase efficiency.
Motor
Automakers, fuel cell and component developers, government agencies, and others are working hard to accelerate the introduction of FCVs. In fact, partnerships such as the DOE-led FreedomCAR Initiative and the California Fuel Cell Partnership have been formed to encourage private companies and government agencies to work together to prove this technology’s viability and move FCVs toward widespread commercialization. For more information about FCVs and links to fuel cell websites, please visit www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ fuelcell.shtml.
Energy Storage Device
Miles per kilogram (City/Hwy)
Fuel
Range (mi)
SUBCOMPACT HONDA FCX
80 kW DC* Brushless
9.2 Farad Ultra Capacitor
Hydrogen
62/51
190
Hydrogen
NA**
NA**
COMPACT FORD Focus, 2WD
65 kW AC*
Ni-MH Battery*
* kw = kilowatts; DC = direct current; AC = alternating current; Ni-MH = nickel metal hydride ** The fuel economy values and driving range were not available at press time. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information.
SAMPLE FUEL ECONOMY LABEL (Attached to New Vehicle Window) Use these two estimates to compare to other models. Compare this vehicle to others by using the FREE FUEL ECONOMY GUIDE available in the dealer showroom.
This is the average estimate for city driving.
These numbers represent a range of fuel economy that most drivers achieve with this particular model.
HIGHWAY MPG
CITY MPG
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Fuel Economy Information
2005 GREEN CAR 2WD, 4 CYL, 2.0 LITER, MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION, 4-SPEED AUTO TRANS, CATALYST.
For Comparison Shopping All vehicles classified as COMPACTCARS have been issued mileage ratings ranging from
These numbers represent the range of fuel economy for other models of this size class.
13 to 48 mpg city
20 and 28 mpg in the city
and
and between
19 to 51 mpg highway.
26 and 36 mpg on the highway.
This is the average estimate for highway driving.
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost: $999 See www.fueleconomy.gov
Check the fuel economy label on the vehicle at the dealer showroom for its specific fuel economy (mpg) ratings. The ratings may vary slightly from the values in this guide because of engine and fuel system differences not listed here.
This fuel cost is based on 15,000 miles/yr at $1.80 per gallon for regular unleaded and $1.95 for premium.